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FAU Football: Leighton McCarthy and BJ Emmons signed as undrafted free agents

University Press | May 4, 2021

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks took a chance on the two prospects.

BJ Emmons (left) and Leighton McCarthy (right) signed with the Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers as undrafted free agents. Photos by Alex Liscio. Collage by Gillian Manning.

The 2021 NFL Draft came to a close on Saturday and although no players from FAU were drafted, linebacker Leighton McCarthy and running back BJ Emmons were both signed as undrafted free agents by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks, respectively.

McCarthy finished his senior season with 39 total tackles (19 solo) and eight sacks.

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